Top stories

Kikas Coffee & Bakery will soon open in Victoria Street, St Albans

'Your new favourite coffee spot' coming soon to St Albans city centre

Cast of 2026 Christmas pantomime at St Albans’ Alban Arena

Cast of 2026 Christmas pantomime at St Albans’ Alban Arena

Joe Swash to star in Beauty and the Beast pantomime at St Albans' Alban Arena

Inquiry - AWOL London Ltd has appealed over its proposal in St Albans

Inquiry - AWOL London Ltd has appealed over its proposal in St Albans

Proposal for 183-homes in St Albans faces public inquiry this month

Two taken to hospital after M1 slip road crash near St Albans

Police are appealing for information after two burglaries in St Albans

Police are appealing for information after two burglaries in St Albans

Window smashed and door forced open in pair of St Albans burglaries

Police are appealing for information and witnesses.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses.

Hertfordshire Constabulary

'Knife seen' as woman arrested in connection with attempted burglary and robbery

Queuing traffic after 'incident' closes M1 slip road near St Albans - Live

Queuing traffic after 'incident' closes M1 slip road near St Albans - Live

Queuing traffic after crash closes M1 slip road in Herts - Recap

Pictures from Harpenden's Remembrance Day Service 2026

Pictures from Harpenden's Remembrance Day Service 2026

Remembrance Day

Harpenden gathers for poignant Remembrance Day service - in pictures

St Albans Crown Court

St Albans Crown Court

Son pays tribute to 'larger-than-life' father killed by punch in St Albans pub attack

Kieran Lettin has been jailed for four years and 10 months in prison

Kieran Lettin has been jailed for four years and 10 months in prison

Man jailed for unprovoked punch that killed father outside St Albans pub

CGI of the proposed St Albans Lidl store

CGI of the proposed St Albans Lidl store

Lidl updates St Albans store plans after '91.1 per cent public support'

Support - St Albans Cathedral will host a Christmas concert in aid of West Herts Hospitals Charity

Support - St Albans Cathedral will host a Christmas concert in aid of West Herts Hospitals Charity

Christmas concert in St Albans to raise funds for improved care at three hospitals

Oleksandr Moiseienko

Oleksandr Moiseienko

Inquiry into Herts assault which left man with brain damage to air on Channel 5

St Albans' Remembrance Day service took place yesterday (November 8)

St Albans' Remembrance Day service took place yesterday (November 8)

Remembrance Day

Moving St Albans Remembrance Day service 2026 - in pictures

News

The suspected firearms discharge occurred around the East Drive Recreation Ground

The suspected firearms discharge occurred around the East Drive Recreation Ground

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Window damaged after 'firearms discharge' near Hertfordshire park

Herts Police are taking part in Operation Sceptre to tackle knife crime

Herts Police are taking part in Operation Sceptre to tackle knife crime

Herts Police launch week of action to tackle knife crime

Fancy a seaside getaway? Discover the Kent town of Hythe, just two hours from Hertfordshire, with a great high street, seafront and more.

Fancy a seaside getaway? Discover the Kent town of Hythe, just two hours from Hertfordshire, with a great high street, seafront and more.

Visit this peaceful 'hidden gem' town 2 hours away from Hertfordshire

Brenda Raymond remains in a critical condition after an attack in Watford this morning

Brenda Raymond remains in a critical condition after an attack in Watford this morning

Woman 'set on fire in attempted murder' at Herts flat block named by police

LIVE: Person hit by train between Welwyn Garden City and Alexandra Palace

LIVE: Person hit by train between Welwyn Garden City and Alexandra Palace

British Transport Police

LIVE: Person hit by train between Welwyn Garden City and Alexandra Palace

Police are appealing for information and witnesses.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses.

Hertfordshire Constabulary

'Knife seen' as woman arrested in connection with attempted burglary and robbery

Busy Bees nursery children with Pudsey celebration the Read and Rave campaign

Busy Bees nursery children with Pudsey celebration the Read and Rave campaign

St Albans nursery children join nationwide reading and music challenge

Picture from the scene taken on Tuesday afternoon (November 10)

Picture from the scene taken on Tuesday afternoon (November 10)

Attempted murder probe after woman in 80s found on fire in Herts flat block

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP has issued its first notice under new bank check powers.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP has issued its first notice under new bank check powers.

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP starts bank checks on benefit claimants – what officials can now see

Waitrose has recalled two doughnut five-packs over undeclared soya. Check the best-before dates and how to get a refund.

Waitrose has recalled two doughnut five-packs over undeclared soya. Check the best-before dates and how to get a refund.

'Do not eat' warning in place for Waitrose shoppers as supermarket issues recall

A Virgin Media sign above a store in central London

A Virgin Media sign above a store in central London

Virgin Media O2

How Virgin Media 02 customers can keep free emails as service ends

ITV's I'm A Celebrity will return next week - here is the exact date and time, as well as the full celebrity lineup

ITV's I'm A Celebrity will return next week - here is the exact date and time, as well as the full celebrity lineup

I'm a Celebrity

When does I'm A Celebrity start as ITV confirms full lineup for 2026?

Sport

Weekly - The parkrun takes place at Verulamium Park

St Albans parkrun results: 36 personal bests at event number 704

Around 20 cows disrupted OA Saints players as they prepared for Saturday's match

Around 20 cows disrupted OA Saints players as they prepared for Saturday's match

WATCH: Herd of cows unexpectedly disrupt St Albans rugby training

Weekly - The parkrun takes place at Verulamium Park

Weekly - The parkrun takes place at Verulamium Park

St Albans parkrun results: 19 personal bests at event number 702

Ricky Houghton outside St Albans Cathedral after running the circumference of Hertfordshire

Ricky Houghton outside St Albans Cathedral after running the circumference of Hertfordshire

St Albans trainer who ran entire circumference of Hertfordshire eyes next challenge

Berkhamsted FC to face Plymouth Parkway in FA Cup first round

Read more articles

Things to do

Cast of 2026 Christmas pantomime at St Albans’ Alban Arena

Cast of 2026 Christmas pantomime at St Albans’ Alban Arena

Joe Swash to star in Beauty and the Beast pantomime at St Albans' Alban Arena

Weekly - The parkrun takes place at Verulamium Park

Weekly - The parkrun takes place at Verulamium Park

St Albans parkrun results: 36 personal bests at event number 704

Support - St Albans Cathedral will host a Christmas concert in aid of West Herts Hospitals Charity

Support - St Albans Cathedral will host a Christmas concert in aid of West Herts Hospitals Charity

Christmas concert in St Albans to raise funds for improved care at three hospitals

Oleksandr Moiseienko

Oleksandr Moiseienko

Inquiry into Herts assault which left man with brain damage to air on Channel 5

St Albans' Remembrance Day service took place yesterday (November 8)

St Albans' Remembrance Day service took place yesterday (November 8)

Remembrance Day

Moving St Albans Remembrance Day service 2026 - in pictures

The team at Dylans in St Albans

The team at Dylans in St Albans

Owner's 'delight' as St Albans pub named among UK's best in new list

Read more articles

Lifestyle

Pictures from Harpenden's Remembrance Day Service 2026

Pictures from Harpenden's Remembrance Day Service 2026

Remembrance Day

Harpenden gathers for poignant Remembrance Day service - in pictures

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers

Volunteers Martin Bull and John Hutton with Kevin Phillips (left) at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum

Volunteers Martin Bull and John Hutton with Kevin Phillips (left) at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum

On This Day: Divers reunite with recovered bomb at Hertfordshire museum

Lookback - St Albans was named one of the UK's most family-friendly cities

Lookback - St Albans was named one of the UK's most family-friendly cities

On This Day: St Albans named among UK's most family-friendly cities

Muddy Stilettos readers have voted for the best places to live in Hertfordshire for 2027

Muddy Stilettos readers have voted for the best places to live in Hertfordshire for 2027

Muddy Stilettos reveals best places to live in Herts as voted by readers

St Albans Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral

Telegraph names St Albans among most 'desirable' places to live

Read more articles

FIND LOCAL EVENTS

National Sport

Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage (John Walton/PA).

Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage (John Walton/PA).

Pierre Sage sacked as Palace manager after less than five months

Royal Champion and James Doyle get up to beat Galen (Bahrain Turf Club)

Royal Champion and James Doyle get up to beat Galen (Bahrain Turf Club)

Royal Champion all set for Bahrain International repeat bid

George Ford returns at fly-half for England’s match against Japan (Gareth Fuller/PA)

George Ford returns at fly-half for England’s match against Japan (Gareth Fuller/PA)

George Ford back at fly-half as England make 10 changes for Japan clash

Thedeviluno and connections (Nick Robson/PA)

Thedeviluno and connections (Nick Robson/PA)

Thedeviluno pencilled in for chasing debut this month after injury

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick leaving Carrington (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick leaving Carrington (Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick awaits Man Utd fate as Mauricio Pochettino waits in the wings

James Anderson has joined Surrey (Mike Egerton/PA)

James Anderson has joined Surrey (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sir James Anderson signs for Surrey after Lancashire exit

Harry Brook addresses a press conference (Andy Commins/PA)

Harry Brook addresses a press conference (Andy Commins/PA)

‘I’ve never seen it’ – Harry Brook shuts down ball tampering talk

Read more articles

National News

A first responder on a crane illuminates the scene with a flashlight after a building collapsed in the Brooklyn borough of New York (Ryan Murphy/AP)

A first responder on a crane illuminates the scene with a flashlight after a building collapsed in the Brooklyn borough of New York (Ryan Murphy/AP)

Death toll rises to eight in NYC building collapse

Chloe Watson Dransfield, 16, who was stabbed to death in the street during a pre-planned fight over a boy (Family/West Yorkshire Police/PA)

Chloe Watson Dransfield, 16, who was stabbed to death in the street during a pre-planned fight over a boy (Family/West Yorkshire Police/PA)

Teenage girl who stabbed 16-year-old in fight over boy pleads guilty to murder

Members of the Garda Armed Support Unit outside the National Gallery in Dublin (Niall Carson/PA)

Members of the Garda Armed Support Unit outside the National Gallery in Dublin (Niall Carson/PA)

Security operation in Dublin ramps up as major European events get under way

Harsh frost is expected in some parts of the UK (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Harsh frost is expected in some parts of the UK (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Temperatures plummet as first cold health alerts of winter come into force

Firms should not downplay the risks involved in using sunbeds, a standards body said (Alamy/PA)

Firms should not downplay the risks involved in using sunbeds, a standards body said (Alamy/PA)

Ads for sunbeds must not claim they are ‘safe’ or can treat medical conditions

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaking to the media during the European Political Community (EPC) summit at the Convention Centre Dublin (Liam McBurney/PA)

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaking to the media during the European Political Community (EPC) summit at the Convention Centre Dublin (Liam McBurney/PA)

Taoiseach: European connectivity the theme of Ireland’s largest political summit

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang speaks to the media as he attends a meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and US business representatives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing earlier this year (Go Nakamura/AP)

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang speaks to the media as he attends a meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and US business representatives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing earlier this year (Go Nakamura/AP)

Firm central to Nvidia chief’s affair scandal pledges to cooperate with US probe

Read more articles